Aims/priorities: We want to support groups who are in the process of transitioning and are facing distinct challenges in adapting post-COVID. This means funding specific projects/activities aimed to strengthen your group in a way that better responds to your reality post-COVID (e.g. evolving community needs or your group’s capacity).
Who can apply? Mutual Aid groups who meet two or more of the following criteria (those who fulfil all or most will be prioritised). We recognise that many of the below criteria are subjective – there will be space in the application form for you to add commentary/context as needed:
- Believe in ‘solidarity not charity’
- Are autonomous/independent (i.e. not affiliated to a larger/national organisation)
- Are volunteer-led
- Operate a flat structure/decision-making
- Don’t require eligibility checks (i.e. no means testing on the community members you serve)
- Operate absolute financial transparency and accountability
- Meet immediate local needs
- Practice radical inclusivity
- Are committed to fundamental change/end to socioeconomic inequalities
Grant amount: £1500-£5000
Application process: application form is on the website
Deadline: 22 July 2022
Contact Information: hello@thesocialchangenest.org
Website address: https://thesocialchangeagency.org/